The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Waterways Authority, has announced the temporary closure of all private and commercial jetties and terminals along the Five Cowries Creek for the upcoming E1 Championship — the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing tournament.
In a statement released on Monday, LASWA said the closure will take place from Friday, October 3, to Sunday, October 5, 2025, to ensure safety and smooth event operations.
According to the agency, there will be a partial closure from Falomo Bridge to Oriental Hotel between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, while on Friday, there will be a total closure from Oriental Hotel to Mekwen Bridge between 10 am and 6 p.m.
It added that on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, there will also be a total closure from Falomo Bridge to Oriental Hotel between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily.
LASWA explained that the temporary closure is to facilitate the successful hosting of the championship, which will be held along the Five Cowries Creek during the period.
“The waterways restriction is a vital safety and security measure to ensure seamless event operations, safeguard lives, and project Lagos as a world-class destination for international sporting events,” the statement read in part.
The E1 Championship, launched by Alejandro Agag, founder of Formula E and Extreme E, and Rodi Basso, a former Formula 1 engineer, is designed to revolutionise water sports through cutting-edge technology and sustainability.
The championship features high-speed electric RaceBird boats that “fly” above the water on hydrofoils, drastically reducing drag and emissions.
Structured as a city-to-city series, the tournament has been hosted in global destinations such as Jeddah, Monaco, and Venice, with Lagos now set to become the first African city to host the event.
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